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Asterix and the Picts

Rejoice: the long-awaited next Asterix album has finally arrived—written and illustrated by a brand-new team! And the hysterical historical character's next epic adventure takes place in Scotland, where he meets the Picts: fearsome warriors whose name literally means “painted men.” As always, Asterix's millions of fans will find plenty of fun, action, and humor to delight them.

Grand Central PubWhen Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne - with the help of the Romans! What with caber-tossing, bagpipes, malted water and an enormous otter in the loch, can the Gauls reunite MacAroon and Camomilla and enjoy some Roman-bashing along the way?

Baker & TaylorAsterix and Obelix travel to Caledonia to return the mysterious Pict MacAroon, to his lady love Camomilla, before she is married off to the treacherous chieftain, MacCabaeus.

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This one is by a new author and a new illustrator! You wouldn't know it from the look of it, though. It's not bad, but I think Goscinny cannot be replaced. Hopefully over time they get better and better. Or maybe it will never be like in the old days?